Sitka Black-tailed Deer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Juneau_Ranger_District
gptkbp:activities Crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptation Camouflage fur
Fleeing from predators
gptkbp:behavior Social animals
Gregarious during summer
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:Fall
gptkbp:color Spotted at birth
Dark brown to grayish-brown
Solid color in adulthood
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine Leaves, twigs, and fruits
gptkbp:cultural_impact Important to indigenous cultures.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of wildlife in Alaska
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role Herbivore in the ecosystem
gptkbp:eye_color Annually
Males grow antlers
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Browsers
Early morning and late evening
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Moderate genetic diversity
gptkbp:gestation_period Approximately 7 months
gptkbp:habitat Temperate rainforests
Dense underbrush
Coastal regions of Alaska and British Columbia
Forest and shrubland
gptkbp:height 30 to 40 inches at the shoulder
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sitka Black-tailed Deer
gptkbp:interacts_with Hunted for sport
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 2 fawns
gptkbp:migration Limited migration
Limited seasonal movement
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:population Varies by region
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Bears
gptkb:Wolves
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Mule_Deer
White-tailed Deer
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Odocoileus_hemionus_sitkensis
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Changes diet in winter
gptkbp:senses Good sense of smell
Good hearing
Moderate eyesight
gptkbp:social_structure Herds
Dominance among males
gptkbp:stealth_features Spots help with hiding
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Odocoileus_hemionus_sitkensis
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Non-territorial
More solitary in winter
gptkbp:threats Habitat fragmentation
gptkbp:type_of_care Around 2 to 3 months
gptkbp:weight 50 to 150 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife Due to urban development